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I have always had a special inclination towards Linux. Privacy, Security, Simplicity (GUI) and Power (Shell). It has its issues but it has its strengths as well. However, sometimes you find that in a software, when that one thing that makes or breaks your workflow is absent, you find yourself unable to continue using it. … Continue reading A Small improvement, A Big reason→

If you are like me, you do not like the (Windows like) pop-ups on open taskbar applications. In KDE 4 that used to be easy - System Settings -> Desktop Effects -> Taskbar Thumbnails In KDE 5.8, it is a little different (as follows). Go to System Settings and Select Desktop Behavior Uncheck "Show Informational … Continue reading Disabling Taskbar Thumbnail Effects in KDE 5.8→

I have been learning Linux since the last few weeks. By learning, I mean, delving seriously with books and into the command line, making notes and the like. It has been an interesting experience and I have really learnt a lot of new stuff. Now I have decided to take it to the next level … Continue reading Linux: Trial by Fire→

I recently purchased a hybrid device. Acer Aspire R3 131T. It is a nifty little 11 inch device – a little low powered maybe, but enough for my needs. I mainly bought it because I need it to read a lot of heavy PDFs (which Kindle could not handle properly) and it doubles as a … Continue reading Touch on Linux is a little Touchy→